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    ERserver BladeCenter Type 8677 Planning and Installation Guide GA27-4327-01
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    ERserver BladeCenter Type 8677 Planning and Installation Guide GA27-4327-01
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    Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix C, "Notices," on page 107. Second Edition (August 2003) © Copyright US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
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    for each BladeCenter unit. v Use Chapter 5, "Configuration considerations," on page 73 and Appendix B, "Configuration Worksheets," on page 95 to plan for the configuration of the: - management module - Ethernet switch modules - Fibre channel switch modules - Blade servers. © Copyright IBM Corp
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    iv BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    Chapter 2. BladeCenter unit components 9 Chassis 9 Front view 10 Rear view 10 Input/output connectors 11 Blade servers 12 Features and specifications 13 Management module 14 Power modules 15 Blowers 15 Acoustic attenuation option 16 Switch modules 16 Ethernet switch module 17 Standards
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    in a NetBAY 42 Enterprise rack 71 Physical installation time 72 Chapter 5. Configuration considerations 73 Management module configuration planning 73 General settings 73 Login Profiles 73 Ethernet network interfaces 73 Alerts 74 vi BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    worksheets 85 Blade Server worksheet 86 8677 BladeCenter worksheet 88 Rack worksheet 90 Cabling worksheet 92 Power worksheet 94 Appendix B. Configuration Worksheets 95 Management module configuration worksheet 95 Ethernet switch module configuration worksheet 98 Blade server configuration
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    viii BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    or a storage expansion unit to add SCSI hard disk drives. v Hot-swap capabilities The front bays on the BladeCenter unit are hot-swap blade bays; the rear bays on the BladeCenter unit are hot-swap module bays. You can add, remove, or 1. IBM Enterprise X-Architecture Technology takes full advantage
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    the failed blower or power module without shutting down the BladeCenter unit. v Redundant network connection capabilities Configuring a pair of Ethernet switch modules in switch-module bays 1 and 2 identically provides support for Ethernet failover configured on blade servers. Likewise, configuring
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    for the BladeCenter unit v Video port (analog) v PS/2® keyboard port v PS/2 mouse port v 10/100 Mb Ethernet remote management connection v Additional management module optional for redundancy. Upgradeable microcode: v Management module firmware v Ethernet switch module firmware v Blade server system
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    sliding a new single or dual-processor blade into an open bay in a BladeCenter unit. There is no need to physically install and cable individual servers. Option modules allow shared infrastructure features, such as Gigabit Ethernet switches and Fibre Channel switches, to be included inside the
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    blade into an open bay, it is connected to all infrastructure components in the BladeCenter unit. There is typically no need to plug multiple cables into each server as it is installed. For example, instead of having to attach a KVM cable, power cable, Ethernet The IBM BladeCenter unit can support
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    solve BladeCenter HS20 problems yourself, and information for service technicians. v IBM BladeCenter Rack Installation Instructions Eserver This document contains instructions for installing BladeCenter units in a rack. v IBM 4-Port GB Ethernet Switch Module for BladeCenter Installation Guide
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    IBM BladeCenter Power Supply Modules Eserver This document contains instructions for installing the optional power supply modules in a BladeCenter unit. v IBM Director 4.0 for BladeCenter products Installation and Configuration Guide This document is available for download from the IBM Support
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    IBM BladeCenter products to run Linux Eserver and Samba. It also provides tips for managing the installation. Operating system installation instructions Instructions for installing operating systems on a blade server are on the IBM Support Web page at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. From the IBM
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    in the BladeCenter unit. Management module Power module Blower module Blade server USB port Media tray Blade server with storage-expansion unit CD-ROM drive Diskette drive Front bezel Switch module Chassis Filler blade Attention: To maintain proper system cooling, each module bay must
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    module bay 3 Blower module 1 Power module 1 AC DC MmMmaoaondndauauglegleee1mmeenntt AC DC MReasneargveemd ent module bay 2 Blower module 2 Power module bay 4 Switch module 2 Switch module bay 4 Power module 2 Rear system LED panel 10 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    Ethernet on each Ethernet switch module Each Ethernet switch module contains four Ethernet connectors. Connect a Category 3, 4, 5, or higher unshielded twisted-pair cable to this connector. The 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T Fast Ethernet standards require Category 5 or higher. Chapter 2. BladeCenter
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    on the rear of the BladeCenter unit. Remote management and console AC (Ethernet) DC Video Mouse Keyboard Switch module Ethernet AC DC AC power (220 volts) Blade servers The IBM BladeCenter HS20 Type 8678 blade server is based on the IBM Enterprise X-Architecture Technology2 This high
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    v Maximum weight: 5.4 kg (12 lb) Integrated functions: v Two Gigabit Ethernet controllers v ATI Rage XL video controller v Light Path Diagnostics™ v Local system-management processor v IDE hard disk drive controller v RS-485 interface for communication with BladeCenter management module v USB buses
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    the switch modules, power modules, blower modules, and blade servers to detect presence or absence and any error conditions, sending alerts when required. Active Power-on Management module error OK Ethernet link LINK TX/RX Ethernet activity IP reset button 14 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning
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    that provides power to all the BladeCenter modules and to blade bays 1 through 6. The BladeCenter unit supports a second pair of power modules in power bays 3 and 4 that provides power to blade bays 7 through 14. Each power module supplies 12 volts to the blade bays and modules it services. Note: If
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    replicated on the acoustic module for visibility. Switch modules The BladeCenter unit supports a minimum of one hot-swap Ethernet switch module, in switch-module bay 2. This switch module provides an internal connection to Ethernet Link 1 in all the blade servers in the BladeCenter unit. To provide
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    the location of the BladeCenter switch-module bays. Switch- module bay 1 2 3 4 Switch-module function Network connection 1 (Ethernet Link 1) for all blade servers in the BladeCenter unit Network connection 2 (Ethernet Link 0) for all blade servers in the BladeCenter unit Network connection 3 (from
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    Table 2. Ethernet switch module features and specifications (continued) Feature Specifications Performance v Transmission method: Store-and-forward v Random-access memory (RAM) buffer: 8 MB per port v Packet filtering/forwarding rate: - Full-wire speed for all connections. 148800
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    switch module: v IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet v IEEE 802.3ad (Link aggregation) v IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet v IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet v IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLAN v IEEE 802.1p Tagged Priority v IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T v IEEE 802.3x Full-duplex Flow Control v ANSI/IEEE 802.3 NWay
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    Fibre Channel switch module The IBM BladeCenter Fibre Channel switch module features include: v Ports: - Two external ports to connect to storage devices or Storage Area Networks - Fourteen internal ports to connect to blade servers v Fibre Channel Protocols: - FC-PH Rev. 4.3 - FC-PH-2 - FC-PH-3 -
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    . Single BladeCenter chassis You can deploy your BladeCenter unit as an integrated solution for your business. Within a single BladeCenter unit, you can mix and match applications and operating systems. In addition, using a spare blade and the redeployment capabilities of IBM Director enables
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    Domino blades v Blades 10-11: Terminal Serving solution consisting of Windows 2000 Citrix MetaFrame blades v Blades 12-13: File serving solution consisting of : - Microsoft Windows 2000 blade - Storage expansion option v Blade 14: Spare blade 22 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    two Ethernet switch modules and one management module. Both the external ports on the switch modules and the corresponding ports on the attaching external LAN switches are configured for multi-port link aggregation groups (or trunks). All switch module ports in switch bay 1 in the BladeCenter units
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    protocol on the switch module external ports must remain enabled. Linux high performance cluster You can also deploy a series of BladeCenter units in a Linux High Performance Cluster (HPC) solution. Figure 3. Linux high performance cluster 24 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    Cluster VLAN This example shows four racks containing BladeCenter units implemented in a cluster VLAN. Devices in each rack can communicate directly with devices in another rack through the Ethernet Gb switches in each rack. This solution can support up to 210 processor nodes. It could also be
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    services to the infrastructure. One is designated as the Data Collector and an additional blade is used to install a Web server and Citrix NFuse to provide access through the Web. A spare blade is included in the configuration, which can be used as: v Cold spare. The blade is normally powered
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    . In zone 1, two clustered file/print servers relying on external Fibre Channel storage solutions (not pictured) have been installed to support all of the users. One IBM Director/RDM server is included. Figure 6. Large server farm-central location-3 zones Chapter 3. Deployment considerations 27
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    zone This example shows the configuration for a small server farm with remote sites. The BladeCenter unit is used to concentrate the entire LAN infrastructure in a small 7U form factor. . Figure 7. Small server farm-central location-1 zone 28 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    general switch status and configuration, and Fibre Channel zoning capability. Instructions for using the Web browser interface and Telnet are provided in the BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User's Guide. You can also configure BladeCenter unit components using these deployment tools: v IBM
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    Instructions for using IBM Director 4.0 and RDM 3.1.01 are provided in the BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User's Guide. Deployment infrastructure Although the deployment of the BladeCenter addresses on the management LAN. When powered on, the management module by default searches for a DHCP
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    Figure 8. Management network diagram Setting up the management connection You can set up a remote management connection by connecting the Ethernet port of the management module to a 10/100 Mbps network with access to a management station or you can connect directly to a management station from the
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    . OK Ethernet link LINK TX/RX Ethernet activity Ethernet link LED When this green LED is lit, there is an active connection through the port. Ethernet activity LED When this green LED is flashing, it indicates that there is activity through the port. After you connect the management module to
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    on the same subnet for: - The management module - Each switch module - Each processor blade (blade server) v You have obtained a gateway IP address and subnet mask (if needed). Follow this steps to deploy and configure your BladeCenter unit using IBM Director and a DHCP server: 1. Plug in the
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    password for the management module. 12. Set the BladeCenter policies. Because you are managing the BladeCenter unit from IBM Director, you should disable local power control, local keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) switching, and local USB media switching. 13. Configure each switch module, which you can
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    password for the management module. 12. Set the BladeCenter policies. Because you are managing the BladeCenter from IBM Director, you should disable local power control, local keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) switching, and local USB media switching. 13. Configure each switch in the chassis, which you can
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    blades, switch modules, power modules, and fans against the actual chassis components. Note: Turn on the BladeCenter BlueLight to identify the BladeCenter unit you are managing. 5. Configure the management module. Selecting the appropriate links BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    the SCSI storage expansion unit, the blade server will occupy two blade bays in the BladeCenter unit. Firmware considerations You can download the latest firmware for a blade server at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. After downloading the latest firmware, use the BladeCenter management module Web
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    infrastructure. - Windows Remote Installation Services (RIS) Linux installation considerations Detailed instructions for installing Red Hat Linux and SuSE Linux on a blade server is on the IBM Support Web page at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. From the IBM Support Web page select Servers; then
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    the /etc/fstab file. Note: The floppy resides on the SCSI device after all other devices. 6. Make a directory for the floppy option of the BladeCenter management module. These problems can be resolved after Ethernet switches. You do not need to set any jumpers or configure the controller for the blade
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    www.ibm.com/redbooks: v Deploying Lotus Domino on IBM BladeCenter Eserver v Deploying Citrix MetalFrame on IBM BladeCenter Eserver v Deploying Microsoft Exchange IBM BladeCenter Eserver v The Cutting Edge: IBM BladeCenter Eserver 40 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    : v "Physical planning" describes chassis dimensions, weight, floor space, and noise considerations. v "Rack considerations" on page 43 describes weight and space limits of IBM NetBAY racks. v "Power considerations" on page 45 describes rack and BladeCenter unit power requirements v "Cooling
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    Acoustics Module Number of BladeCenter units per rack 1 Maximum sound power idle 7.4 bels 1 6.9 bels 4 8 bels 4 7.5 bels 6 8.2 bels 6 7.7 bels Maximum sound power operating 7.4 bels 6.9 bels 8 bels 7.5 bels 8.2 bels 7.7 bels 42 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    in the workplace. The BladeCenter unit is available with an optional acoustic attenuation module that can reduce the maximum weight limits for IBM NetBAY racks and expansion cabinets that are recommended for use with BladeCenter units. The table shows the maximum number of BladeCenter units
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    in a rack other than an IBM NetBAY rack, verify that the rack meets these requirements: v The rack mounting flanges has holes and clearances per EIA-310-D v Rack with a front to rear spacing of 698.50 mm (27.5 in) to 723.90 mm (28.5 in) 44 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    5. BladeCenter power modules Component Blade Server Bays 1 through 6 Ethernet Switch Modules Management Modules Media Tray Fibre Channel Switch Modules Blowers Blade Server Bays 7 through 14 Power module bays 1, 2 3, 4 To take advantage of the BladeCenter power redundancy, power modules 1 and
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    Each BladeCenter unit requires: v 2 to 4 AC power cords, 1 per power module v Each power module should be powered from separate high voltage AC resources. v 200 to 240 Vac 50 or 60 Hz Table 6, Table 7, Table 8 on page 47, and Table 9 on page 47show the part numbers and the number of power
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    PDUs for 60 amp 3-phase AC feeds Number of With 1200 W power With 1400 W power With 1800 W power BladeCenter units supplies supplies supplies 1 Not supported (see 2 PDUs PN 73P5847 2 PDUs PN 73P5847 note below) 2 Not supported (see 2 PDUs PN 73P5847 2 PDUs PN 73P5847 note below) Chapter
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    With 1200 W power With 1400 W power With 1800 W power BladeCenter units supplies supplies supplies 3 Not supported (see 2 PDUs PN 73P5847 2 PDUs PN 73P5847 note below) 4 Not supported (see 2 PDUs 16A PN E SI 32 15A NP E AS 3112 48 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    a method for performing local installation tasks, system management tasks, and, if necessary, problem determination. Either plan for a mobile keyboard, mouse, and monitor that can be attached to a specific BladeCenter unit when needed, or plan for rack space for installing a keyboard, mouse, and
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    unit has two blowers, each one provides 300 CFM of air circulation. v Air flow direction is from front to back v All BladeCenter chassis bays must be populated, either with a module, a blade server, or a filler in place of the component. If a location is left empty for more than one minute while the
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    of providing redundant power sources to BladeCenter units with four power supplies. All samples assume IBM Enterprise NetBAY racks are being used. Use the AC power jumper cords provided with your product, power supply option or upgrade kit. Table 11 lists the power jumper cord part numbers required
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    layout of a single BladeCenter installed in a NetBAY 25 or 42U rack with jumper cable Figure 17 on page 53 represents PDU part number (North America) 73P5847 (48 Amps 3-phase). The PDU is cabled to the 1400 W power supplies using power 52 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    cable part number 74P4430 and to the 1800 W power supplies using power cable part number 00N7701. 48A 48A 3-P 3-P HD HD A B Figure 17. Power layout of a single BladeCenter installed in a NetBAY 25 or 42U rack with 1400 or 1800 W power supplies (3-phase) Chapter 4. Installation
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    Figure 20 on page 55 represents PDU part number (North America) 73P5855 (48 Amps). The PDU is cabled to the 1400 W power supplies using power cable part number 74P4430 and to the 1800 W power supplies using power cable part number 00N7701. 54 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    (48 Amps 3-phase). The PDU is cabled to the 1400 W power supplies using power cable part number 74P4430 and to the 1800 W power supplies using power cable part number 00N7701. 48A 48A 3-P 3-P HD HD A B Figure 21. Power layout of two BladeCenter units installed in NetBAY 25 to 42U racks with
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    1 15A 4 2 48A 15A 15A 48A 3 1 4 2 A B 15A 3 1 15A 4 2 Figure 23. Three BladeCenter units in a NetBAY 25 or 42 rack; 1200 W power supplies Figure 24 on page 57 front-end PDU part number (North America) 32P1767 (48 Amps). 56 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    PDU part number (North America) 73P5847 (48 Amps 3-phase). 48A 48A 3-P 3-P HD HD A B Figure 25. Power layout for three BladeCenter units in a NetBAY 42U rack with 1400 or 1800 W power supplies (3-phase) Figure 22 on page 56 and Figure 23 on page 56 show example configurations supported for
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    27 represents PDU part number (North America) 32L1767 (48 Amps). 3 1 4 2 48A 48A 3 1 4 2 48A 48A 3 1 4 2 48A 3 1 48A 4 2 A B Figure 27. Four BladeCenter units in a NetBAY 42U rack; 1400 or 1800 W power supplies 58 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    HD 48A 1-P HD B 48A 1-P HD Figure 28. Power layout for four BladeCenter units in a NetBAY 42U rack with 1400 or 1800 W power supplies Figure 29 represents PDU part number (North America) 73P5847 (48 Amps 3-phase). Figure 29. Power layout for four BladeCenter units in a NetBAY 42U rack with 1400
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    for BladeCenter units with 1200 W power supplies. Figure 27 on page 58, Figure 28 on page 59, and Figure 30 show configurations to support 1400 and 1800 W power supplies. Figure 29 on page 59 is valid only with 1400 W power supplies. 60 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    units in 42U racks Figure 31 and Figure 32 on page 62 show power distribution for five BladeCenter units installed in a NetBAY 42 rack. Power sources A and B represent separate power feeds to the rack. Figure 31 represents PDU part number (North America) 32P1736 (15 Amps) and front-end PDU
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    48A 48A 3 1 4 2 3 1 4 2 48A 48A 3 1 4 2 48A 48A A B Figure 32. Five BladeCenter units in a NetBAY 42 rack; 1400 and 1800 W power supplies Figure 33 on page 63 represents PDU part number (North America) 73P5855 (48 Amps). 62 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    48A 1-P HD A 48A 1-P HD 48A 1-P HD B 48A 1-P HD Figure 33. Power layout for five BladeCenter units in a NetBAY 42 rack with 1400 W power supplies Figure 34 on page 64 represents PDU part number (North America) 73P5847 (48 Amps 3-phase). Chapter 4. Installation considerations 63
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    an example configuration to support 1400 or 1800 W power supplies. Figure 33 on page 63 shows an example configuration to support only 1400 W power supplies. Figure 34 shows an example configuration to support 1400 or 1800 W power supplies. 64 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    units in 42U racks Figure 35 and Figure 36 on page 66 show power distribution for six BladeCenter units installed in a NetBAY 42 rack. Power sources A and B represent separate power feeds to the rack. Figure 35 represents PDU part number (North America) 32P1736 (15 Amps) and front-end PDU
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    2 3 1 4 2 48A 48A 3 1 4 2 48A 48A 3 1 4 2 A B Figure 36. Six BladeCenter units in a NetBAY 42U rack; 1400 or 1800 W power supplies Figure 37 on page 67 represents PDU part number (North America) 73P5847 (48 Amps 3-phase). 66 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    48A 3-P HD 48A 3-P HD B 48A 3-P HD Figure 37. Power layout for six BladeCenter units in a NetBAY 42U rack with 1200 or 1400 W power supplies (3-phase) Figure 35 on page 65 shows an example configuration supported for BladeCenter units with 1200 W power supplies. Figure 36 on page 66 and Figure 37
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    for four BladeCenter units installed in a NetBAY 42 standard rack. Power sources A and B represent separate power feeds to the rack. Note: To meet the de-rated amperage requirements shown in this figure, IBM provides the following PDUs: v 15A - NetBAY rack 15 amp power distribution unit (part number
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    42U standard rack Note: All the power supplies shown in this example are 1200 W power supplies. Figure 39 shows power distribution for three BladeCenter units installed in a NetBAY 42 standard rack. Power sources A and B represent separate power feeds to the rack. 3 1 4 2 I I I I I I I 15A
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    five BladeCenter units installed in a NetBAY 42 Enterprise rack. Power sources A and B represent separate power feeds to the rack. Note: To meet the de-rated amperage requirements shown in this figure, IBM provides the following PDUs: v 15A - NetBAY rack 15 amp power distribution unit (part number
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    six BladeCenter units installed in a NetBAY 42 Enterprise rack. Power sources A and B represent separate power feeds to the rack. Note: To meet the de-rated amperage requirements shown in this figure, IBM provides the following PDUs: v 15A - NetBAY rack 15 amp power distribution unit (part number
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    2 minutes Blade server into BladeCenter unit 9 seconds BladeCenter rack mounting kit and BladeCenter unit into rack 16 minutes BladeCenter management module 5 seconds BladeCenter Ethernet switch module 5 seconds BladeCenter power module 5 seconds BladeCenter fibre channel switch module
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    "). v Ethernet switch module (see "Ethernet switch module configuration planning" on page 74). v Blade server (see "Blade server configuration planning" on page 83). Management module configuration planning Your BladeCenter unit comes with one hot-swap management module in the management bay. The
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    Microsoft Windows 2000, but is designated as the first connection (or eth0) by Red Hat Linux Version 7.3. Options that you can configure for the Ethernet switch module include: v Switch settings v Port settings v SNMP v User accounts v TFTP 74 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    . More information about each of these options is provided in BladeCenter 4-Port Gb Ethernet Switch Module Installation and User's Guide. Attention: The BladeCenter unit ships with the external ports of the Ethernet Switch module set to disabled. Before any communication with the ports is possible
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    plus the ability to restart the switch module. TFTP Determine the location of the TFTP servers (as well as the path and file name) to be used for the download configuration file, firmware code file, upload configuration file, and log file. 76 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    both Ethernet switches for Blade Servers that use both switches to connect to the same external network. v Ethernet switch ports used to span multiple BladeCenter units must be configured as Tagged, with a specific default VLAN ID for any untagged packets. v The external ports and Link Aggregation
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    Default T E (1, 2, 3) Ext 3 1* Default T E (1, 2, 3) Ext 4 1* Default T E (1, 2, 3) * Untagged packets are tagged as 1 (Default); Tagged packets are not changed. Figure 42. VLAN configuration example on a single BladeCenter unit 78 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    43. VLAN configuration example for multiple BladeCenter units Multicasting To configure multicasting, determine the settings to be used for IGMP snooping and the entries to be included in the multicast forwarding table. Port mirroring The switch module provides the capability of copying frames
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    service The switch module supports 802.1p priority queuing; four priority queues are supported per port. The switch module by setting it to Weighted Round Robin. Link aggregation The switch module supports link aggregation (or port trunking BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    used by the port to communicate with other LACP switches. Link aggregation group recommendations The external ports on a BladeCenter Ethernet switch module can be configured in these ways: v Multi-port Link Aggregation Group (LAG) using the Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) - 1 Gbps per port
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    path in case of a link or switch failure. Typically the BladeCenter Ethernet switch module ports are attached to one of the following types of switch: v A layer 2 stack switch (1 Gbps ports with a high-speed (10 Gbps) link to a layer 3 router. v A layer 2 or 3 chassis switch with integrated L3
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    server. In addition, more information about the blade server is provided in the IBM BladeCenter Type 8677 HS20 Installation and User's Guide. You can configure the following options for each blade server: v Enable or disable the IDE and Ethernet controllers. If you select disable, the system will
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    84 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    for one to fourteen 8678 blade servers per BladeCenter unit. Specify software and hardware options on this worksheet. 2. The "8677 BladeCenter worksheet" on page 88 helps you plan for one to six 8677 BladeCenter units per rack. Specify 8677 rack location and weight on this worksheet. 3. The "Rack
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    which internal Ethernet switch module this server uses; circle 1 or 2. 6. Select DHCP or record static IP address information. (The host name can be up to 63 characters.) 7. Circle the number of the BladeCenter bay location for this blade server. Note: If this server has a SCSI Storage Expansion
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    to Ethernet switch module 1 or 2 Blade server IP information: h Automatic through DHCP server h Static: Host name Subnet mask IP address Gateway address Host name Subnet mask IP address Gateway address BladeCenter bay location 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 BladeCenter chassis number
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    for this BladeCenter unit. Note: Four power modules are required if you install a blade server or SCSI Storage Expansion option in any one of bay locations 7 through 14 on the BladeCenter unit. 4. If any are to be installed, circle the number of optional Fibre Channel switch modules. 5. If installed
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    Chassis 1 44.9kg/99lb Base Power modules 2 or 4 Quantity × 1.98 kg (4.37 lb) = ___ Modules 1 and 2 are base. Modules 3 and 4 are required if a blade server or SCSI storage expansion option is installed in bay 7 or higher. Management module 1 or 2 .76 kg (1.68 lb) Base Ethernet switch
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    "8677 BladeCenter worksheet" on page 88. 2. Record Subtotal 1 for the weight. 3. Compute the weight of the rack mounting kits and record it on the worksheet. 4. Compute the weight of the power (231 lb) 94 kg (207 lb) 34 kg (75 lb) 90 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    Table 16. Rack worksheet (continued) Component Location Total floor load Quantity Weight Rack weight___ Total rack load ___ Appendix A. Planning worksheets 91
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    port: To: Ethernet switch module 1 1 10/100/1000 Mbps 2 3 4 Ethernet switch module 2 1 (10/100/1000 Mbps) 2 3 4 Management module (10/100 1 Mbps) 2 Fibre Channel switch module 1 1 2 Fibre Channel switch module 2 1 2 92 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    Table 18. Cable media and length Standard Data transmission rate Ethernet 1000BASE-T 1000 Mbps Ethernet 100BASE-TX Ethernet 10BASE-T 100 Mbps 10 Mbps Fibre Channel 1.062 or 2.124 Gigabits 1.062 or 2.124 Gigabits 1.062 or 2.124 Gigabits Media type Maximum distance Category 5e
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    modules per BladeCenter unit = _____ 4. Record the number of BladeCenter units to be installed in this rack _____ 5. Multiply the number recorded in Steps 3 and 4 to obtain the total number of required power cords and power outlets _____ 94 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    worksheet, see "Management module configuration planning" on page 73 and the BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User's Guide. General Settings Management module name Contact name Physical location only Static IP configuration (configure only if DHCP is disabled) © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 95
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    IBM module failure Invalid configuration Warning alerts Select all warning alerts Single blower failure Temperature Voltage KVM/media tray switching failure Redundant module failure System alerts Power off Inventory Log 75% full 96 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    Network protocols SNMP agent SNMP traps Community name Host name (or IP address) Host name (or IP address) DNS DNS Server IP address 1 DNS Server IP address 2 DNS Server IP address 3 Security Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Certificates SNMP __ Enable __ Disable __ Enable __ Disable SMTP DNS __ Enable __
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    Ethernet switch module configuration planning" on page 74 and the BladeCenter Ethernet Switch Module Installation and User's Guide. Switch settings Name Location Local contact Get IP from (manual x x x x x x x x 98 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide Duplex H F x x x x x
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    IP address IP address SNMP community strings and trap recipients Community string Rights R R/W Status E D Trap recipient Status E D Ethernet switch module user accounts User ID USERID Password PASSW0RD Root x Access level User User+ Appendix B. Configuration Worksheets 99
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    VLAN name Port 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 EX1 EX2 EX3 EX4 Tag None Egress Forbidden 802.1Q port settings Port 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Port VLAN ID 100 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide Priority Ingress filter GVRP
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    Port 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 EX1 EX2 EX3 EX4 Port VLAN ID Priority Ingress filter GVRP IGMP snooping settings Switch IGMP Snooping (enabled or disabled) __ Enabled __ Disabled Querier State __ Non-Querier __ V1-querier __ V2-querier Query Interval (1 to 65,500
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    age (6 to 40 seconds) Hello time (1 to 10 seconds) Forward delay (4 to 30 seconds) Priority (0 to 65,535) STP port settings Port 1 2 3 4 Cost Priority 102 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide Fast STP E D STP state E D
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    EX2 EX3 EX4 Cost Priority Fast STP E D STP state E D Class of service configuration Output Priority Method Queue: __ Enabled __ Disabled __ Weighted Round Robin Class High priority Med-H priority Med-L priority Low priority Weight (0 to 16) Max latency 802.1p priority mapping 802.1p
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    Class M-L M-H High Code point 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Low Class M-L M-H High 104 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    IP N/A Port trunking Port Method Group ID EX1 EX2 EX3 EX4 Trunk Disabled 802.3ad link aggregation Link Aggregation Control Protocol (enabled or disabled System Priority (LACP switch ID Port EX1 EX2 EX3 EX4 Priority Administrator key Operator key Mode Enabled Disabled Appendix
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    . For information on filling out the worksheet, see "Blade server configuration planning" on page 83 and the BladeCenter HS20 Installation and User's Guide. Bay Num 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 IDE Ethernet Controller Controller Blade server name E D E D Startup (boot) sequence IDE IDE
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    to evaluate and verify the operation of any non-IBM product, program, or service. IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. IBM may use or distribute any
  • IBM 8677 | Installation Guide - Page 118
    IBM IntelliStation Light Path Diagnostics NetBAY Netfinity NetView OS/2 WARP Predictive Failure Analysis PS/2 ServeRAID ServerGuide ServerProven TechConnect Tivoli Tivoli Enterprise Update , or service names may be trademarks or service marks of BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    bays with the largest currently supported drives available from IBM. Maximum memory may require replacement of the standard memory with an optional memory module. IBM makes no representation or warranties regarding non-IBM products and services the instruction manual, may complies with Part 15 of
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    approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements take adequate measures. Taiwanese Class A warning statement 110 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    Power cords For your safety, IBM provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use with this IBM product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet. IBM power 15 feet in length and a tandem blade, grounding-type attachment plug rated 15
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    112 BladeCenter Type 8677: Planning and Installation Guide
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    3, 13 Ethernet cable specifications 17 configuring settings 32 port, cabling 32 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 Ethernet (continued) standards 17 Ethernet connector 11 Ethernet switch module configuration worksheet 98 Ethernet-link status LED 32 F FCC Class A notice 109 features 17 BladeCenter unit
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    connector 11 V video controller 3 W weight 3 weight, BladeCenter unit 41 weight, rack limits 43 worksheets, planning 85 8677 BladeCenter 88 blade server 86 blade server configuration 106 cabling 92 Ethernet switch module configuration 98 management module configuration 95 power 94 rack 90 R rack
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